Announcing he would step down as an MP, Labour’s Josh Simons said: ‘I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home’

A Labour MP said he would step down, triggering a by-election in the safe seat allowing the return of Prime Minister Starmer's rival

Announcing he would step down as an MP, Labour’s Josh Simons said: ‘I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home’

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The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced he will be requesting the permission of Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election after Labour MP Josh Simons…

The party's ruling National Executive Committee voted to allow him to stand in Makersfield, months after blocking a previous attempt to return to Westminster to launch a…

One of Keir Starmer's top cabinet ministers has said he will campaign for any Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election but warned of the 'risk' of losing the seat and the…

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Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham…

The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster

Labour’s ruling body had faced intense pressure to allow Burnham to run, following its decision to block him from running in the Gorton and Denton contest earlier this year

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK

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Publicly, Downing Street is insisting the PM will not stand down and will fight on despite around 100 Labour MPs calling for him to go.

Labour is split over the prospect of a long leadership contest, with many wanting to avoid chaos and others pushing for a wide field of candidates

The question of rejoining the European Union has been brought to the fore in the battle for the Labour leadership as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges from Andy Burnham…